Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Bella Diallo
Published on 2024-03-07 22:50:12
On Thursday, March 7, 2024, on the eve of International Women’s Day, Actuguinee met with some women who have chosen to pursue a career in auto mechanics by learning the trade at the Automotive Techniques Training Center located in Hamdallaye, Ratoma commune.
Found in the practice workshop, Djènè Kaba, in her twenties, is in her first year of studies at this center. She says she chose mechanics out of passion.
“I have loved mechanics since I was in 10th grade. I took the baccalaureate twice, it didn’t work. And since the Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training gave us the option to attend vocational schools, I chose a vocational school in mechanics because I love this profession. No one forced me to do it,” she said.
Regarding the progress and learning process, Djènè Kaba appreciates the dynamism and impartiality of the teachers.
“The collaboration is going very well, we get along and understand each other. The teachers and our male friends encourage us regularly and do not belittle us, in fact, they treat us all equally. They entrust us with the same tasks as the men,” she said.
This mechanical engineering student encourages girls to pursue careers, especially in mechanics, which she believes anyone can do.
“Anything a man can do, a woman can do. March 8 is an important date for us, as it reminds us of women’s rights and gender equality in all sectors. I encourage my sisters to enter the workforce – life is not just about the baccalaureate, there are other opportunities to seize, and it is important to seize them in order to be independent,” stated Djènè Kaba.
M’mahawa Diallo, another student, has also chosen mechanics as her profession. She says she is fulfilled.
“It’s a heartfelt choice, I love mechanics. I chose CEPERTAM because the center provides good training and we have equipment adapted to the new automotive market. Currently, we are doing practical work, learning to make wedges to safely remove tires and work under the vehicle,” she said.
To continue her learning, M’mahawa does an internship in her neighborhood after classes. She encourages young girls to take an interest in careers.
“After school, I continue practice in a garage near my home and that is going well too. People are sometimes surprised but they admire me in a way. I will further train myself to meet expectations. I urge girls to fight more, nothing is easy but with time and perseverance, everything will be fine and nothing is impossible,” she concluded.
Amadou Diawo Barry for Actuguinee.org
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